S
Station_Master
Legend
Platinum Level
Yeah it's great isn't it, these players add a ton to your win rate.
E.g. had a limper yesterday at 50NL, had a reg iso him, another reg 3bet, I cold 4bet in BB to about 22bb with KK. The limper then decides to backjam for his 38bb or so with A8o with zero fold equity.... seriously, how can they be so terrible, what are they thinking? 'Let's see if I can hit an A?'
E.g. had a limper yesterday at 50NL, had a reg iso him, another reg 3bet, I cold 4bet in BB to about 22bb with KK. The limper then decides to backjam for his 38bb or so with A8o with zero fold equity.... seriously, how can they be so terrible, what are they thinking? 'Let's see if I can hit an A?'
G0930
Captain Fathermucker, Satty Aficionado
Loyaler
Yup... Not preflop but still superdonkmode
Yesterday someone snapcalled allin on a paired board with QJ lol (Top pair ) . I had a full ^^
But very often it's frustrating cause they get insanely lucky.
john_entony
Legend
Platinum Level
A lot depends of the tournament speed. At 888 I see less players who play all-in with more than 20-30 blinds, for example, as this poker room has a lot of tournaments with medium speed or slow tournaments with deep stacks. These players (the ones you're talking about) are basically all playing at pokerstars, as this poker room puts “turbo” or “hyper-turbo” speeds on almost all of its satellites.
C
Cooking
Legend
Loyaler
luckyfish98
Legend
Platinum Level
I also played a casino style cc freeroll yesterday because my head was busted hot crazy of poker lol (see what poker done to me)
Ruslan L
Visionary
Platinum Level
By the way, I think you also like this bingo style
I think this is everyone's right and choice. I try to play for the sake of, first of all, improving my skills, so money in this case is not the main priority for me. But there are many players who just want to have fun, and in my opinion, this is a completely normal desire
Risto234
põrandaalune pokkerimängija
Loyaler
You do know that in 888 freerolls it is actually possible to last 15+ minutes without significally increasing your stack
Usually
entire tournament and/or using ultimate timewasting is enough for that ...
Pokerpoet2
Legend
Loyaler
You will always get players that cannot be bothered to Play Poker seriously enough, and will go all in with anything relying on Luck to get them into the Money. Some times it works for them but not always, There are times when you need to play aggressive to be able to take down pots and build your chip stack, without seeing a flop, and pushing all-in is one way to do this.
I will on some occasions limp with decent holdings in order to (a) get into the pot cheaply, and (b) give the impression I am holding a weak hand, and don't feel comfortable playing it. In some circumstances I will do this in late position hoping for someone to shove from the SB or BB, then call depending on how many other players are calling.
To be honest if you are close to the Money bubble and there are 2 or 3 limpers before you,, and the BB pushes all-in I am not calling if 2 of the other players are calling and they have bigger stack's than me, it's just suicide even with Pocket Aces. If however I have the bigger Stack I will call to try and reduce the number of players and hopefully get into the money with anything half decent.
This is called strategy! Knowing when to Hold them and Knowing when to Fold them, is a big part of playing Poker. Sure you do fold the winning hand on some of these occasions, but folding and conserving your stack for a better opportunity is always advisable if there are too many players involved in the pot, I have lost count how many times I have called all-ins holding A/A and still getting knocked out of the game by a lucky player holding an inferior hand.
That's Life! That's Poker!
I will on some occasions limp with decent holdings in order to (a) get into the pot cheaply, and (b) give the impression I am holding a weak hand, and don't feel comfortable playing it. In some circumstances I will do this in late position hoping for someone to shove from the SB or BB, then call depending on how many other players are calling.
To be honest if you are close to the Money bubble and there are 2 or 3 limpers before you,, and the BB pushes all-in I am not calling if 2 of the other players are calling and they have bigger stack's than me, it's just suicide even with Pocket Aces. If however I have the bigger Stack I will call to try and reduce the number of players and hopefully get into the money with anything half decent.
This is called strategy! Knowing when to Hold them and Knowing when to Fold them, is a big part of playing Poker. Sure you do fold the winning hand on some of these occasions, but folding and conserving your stack for a better opportunity is always advisable if there are too many players involved in the pot, I have lost count how many times I have called all-ins holding A/A and still getting knocked out of the game by a lucky player holding an inferior hand.
That's Life! That's Poker!
s0ftdumps
Rock Star
Platinum Level
It really makes the game simpler. risk and aggression can be very powerful.
ahil5000
Visionary
Platinum Level
I've noticed a growing trend recently where more and more players seem to be adopting a reckless, almost casino-like approach to poker. It feels like every hand is being played all-in, regardless of the cards they hold. This style of play can be really frustrating, and it got me thinking about why this might be happening. Here are a few reasons that could explain this phenomenon:
Sick (Burnout or Fatigue): Some players might be experiencing burnout or fatigue from playing poker for long periods. When you're mentally exhausted, it's harder to make calculated decisions, and you might start playing recklessly. This kind of 'sick' play can often be a sign that someone needs a break to recharge.
Careless (Lack of Experience or Strategy): There are always new players entering the game, and many of them might not yet understand the strategic depth of poker. They might treat it more like a game of chance rather than skill, going all-in frequently without considering the odds. This careless approach is usually due to a lack of experience or a misunderstanding of the game’s strategy.
Dependent (Chasing Losses or Addiction): Unfortunately, some players might be struggling with gambling addiction. This dependency can lead them to chase losses aggressively, often resorting to all-in plays in the hope of a big win to recover their losses. It's a dangerous cycle and a serious issue that needs attention.
It's important for the health of the game and the community to recognize these patterns and understand the underlying causes. For those of us who enjoy poker as a game of skill, it's crucial to adapt and find ways to counter these reckless players while still playing our best game.
Sick (Burnout or Fatigue): Some players might be experiencing burnout or fatigue from playing poker for long periods. When you're mentally exhausted, it's harder to make calculated decisions, and you might start playing recklessly. This kind of 'sick' play can often be a sign that someone needs a break to recharge.
Careless (Lack of Experience or Strategy): There are always new players entering the game, and many of them might not yet understand the strategic depth of poker. They might treat it more like a game of chance rather than skill, going all-in frequently without considering the odds. This careless approach is usually due to a lack of experience or a misunderstanding of the game’s strategy.
Dependent (Chasing Losses or Addiction): Unfortunately, some players might be struggling with gambling addiction. This dependency can lead them to chase losses aggressively, often resorting to all-in plays in the hope of a big win to recover their losses. It's a dangerous cycle and a serious issue that needs attention.
It's important for the health of the game and the community to recognize these patterns and understand the underlying causes. For those of us who enjoy poker as a game of skill, it's crucial to adapt and find ways to counter these reckless players while still playing our best game.
infonazar
Legend
Loyaler
This is normal. I have been playing poker for more than 12 years, there have always been, are and will be such players. You just do what brings you joy and don't think about what you have no influence on
aorodrigo
Enthusiast
Silver Level
Today I was playing D1 of $100,000 mistery bounty on 888
A 12min blind tournament. A fish with over 70% VPIP keeps doubling and doubling with any 2 cards, he got a lot of chips that would make him the 1st between all D1 players by that time. Guess what? Lost everything in a couple hands
I asked myself (and my father), why playing a US$25,00 tournament like that? Maybe a freeroller that doesn't know what's doing? Idk
A 12min blind tournament. A fish with over 70% VPIP keeps doubling and doubling with any 2 cards, he got a lot of chips that would make him the 1st between all D1 players by that time. Guess what? Lost everything in a couple hands
I asked myself (and my father), why playing a US$25,00 tournament like that? Maybe a freeroller that doesn't know what's doing? Idk
luckyfish98
Legend
Platinum Level
just a sick player poker caused him a lot of pain so he plays like that
that style comes from freerolls
I do too, but if the tournament remains valuable, it's hard to change your playing style
AzdajaD
Meat Pounder
Loyaler
This! ✔
antonis32123
Legend
Loyaler
Well ... Are they players or poker room bots ?? But yeah players do play like casino . Calling ATC . Exploiting RNG leaks and weaknesses . I don't know what is more disappointing . To think that they are poker room bots or stupid players that play like this . Are they ''players'' or scammers ?? Many hands make to believe I play against scammers , and they do it in a provoking way , so as for you to see how they win . So nowadays I don't see my losing hands . Did I lose ?? Then good night . I dgaf lol
fryderyk
Rock Star
Platinum Level
When you sit down at the table, you never know how your opponents will play, so you take calculated risks, you can win or lose and everyone has the same chance of winning. And the fact that many people take stupid risks by going all-in is what poker is all about - you never know how your opponent will play, you can only assume. After all, it is a game of chance and only those who want to play can play.
G0930
Captain Fathermucker, Satty Aficionado
Loyaler
I'm sure you know his game... do you want him to gamble away his existence?
bad advice..